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Community Support Specialist

Brightli
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 10 Jun 2026
💰 $46,000/yr($40,000/yr – $46,000/yr)

About the role

Job Description:

Community Support Specialist

Location: Quincy, IL
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
 

Make a Meaningful Impact in Your Community

Are you a compassionate mental health professional driven to empower others? Join Centerstone as a Community Support Specialist and help individuals build healthier, more independent lives through personalized care and community-based support.

In this role, you’ll collaborate with clients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based mental health services tailored to each individual’s goals. You’ll be part of a supportive, mission-driven organization that values growth, innovation, and community connection.

New to Quincy?

In partnership with the Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF), we’re pleased to introduce the Quincy Concierge Program for newcomers and returnees to the Quincy and Adams County area. This program helps new residents connect with locals, discover community resources, enjoy community tours, and participate in quarterly events. To learn more, visit www.Quincyscalling.com.
 

Position Perks & Benefits:

  • 29 Days of PTO

  • Pay $20.00 - $23.00

  • Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements

  • Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**

  • Competitive 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees

  • Company-paid basic life insurance

  • Emergency Medical Leave Program

  • Flexible Spending Accounts – healthcare and dependent child-care

  • Health & Wellness Program

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Employee Discount Program

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide community-based mental health services including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and intervention implementation

  • Collaborate with clients, families, and other stakeholders to develop and implement individualized treatment plans

  • Utilize a strengths-based approach that incorporates evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Reinforcement Techniques, Trauma-Informed Strategies, CBT, and DBT

  • Provide behavioral interventions using methods including cognitive processing, operant conditioning, and group dynamics

  • Coordinate care with external providers including physicians, psychiatrists, schools, and community organizations

  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services and client progress

  • Facilitate PSR (Psychosocial Rehabilitation) group sessions as aligned with treatment plan goals

  • Participate in ongoing staff development and training opportunities

  • Contribute to quality improvement initiatives through data collection and reporting

  • Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, schools, and community supports

Education and/or Experience Qualifications:​

  • A bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related human service field;
    OR...

  • A high school diploma / GED and 5 years supervised clinical experience in mental health or human services.

Additional Qualifications:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Ability to problem-solve and think critically

  • Self-motivated and organized

  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

  • Ability to navigate and coordinate community-based resources

  • Proficiency in written communication, with the ability to complete documentation accurately and within prescribed timeframes.

Illinois Notice
As part of our talent review process, we may utilize technology that helps organize applicant information. This includes AI‑assisted tools that support our team by reviewing and sorting resumes in relation to the experience and qualifications connected to each role. These tools assist our recruiters, but all hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual o

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